Lubbock's Coralblenny
Ecsenius lubbocki
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–12 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little blenny perches on algae crusted coral and reef flats, often choosing the rounded surface of a boulder coral as a lookout. Males watch over the adhesive eggs, which sit glued to the rock on a tiny pedestal until the planktonic larvae hatch and drift off.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Ecsenius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277663.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lubbock's Coralblenny live?
- The Lubbock's Coralblenny (Ecsenius lubbocki) is typically found at 3–12 m.
- Is the Lubbock's Coralblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Lubbock's Coralblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lubbock's Coralblenny get?
- The Lubbock's Coralblenny grows to about 4 cm.